REBT Basics
The psychologist who developed REBT
Who is Albert Ellis?
The situation or experience that occurs.
“My supervisor gave me corrective feedback during practicum.”
What is (A) - the activating event?
REBT replaces rigid words like “must” and “should” with this type of thinking.
According to the presentation, this has a large influence on irrational thoughts.
What is culture?
REBT stands for this.
What is Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy?
What a person thinks or tells themselves about the event.
“I must perform perfectly, or I am an incompetent counselor.”
What is (B) - the belief?
Accepting yourself even when you make mistakes is called this.
What is unconditional self-acceptance?
Latinx individuals and spiritual people may use these to help support the dying process.
What are healing practices?
REBT teaches us that emotional reactions are strongly influenced by this, not just the event.
What are our beliefs?
The emotions and behaviors that follow the belief.
“I felt ashamed and considered avoiding my next counseling session.”
What is (C) - the consequence?
REBT teaches that discomfort is difficult but this.
What is survivable or tolerable?
Ethnicity, gender, age, health status, and the meaning of death may create differences in this life experience.
What is the experience of aging and dying?
According to REBT, people are born with the potential to think in these two ways.
What are rationally and irrationally?
Challenging whether a belief is logical, supported by evidence, and helpful.
“Does receiving feedback actually prove that I am completely incompetent?”
What is (D) - disputation?
Accepting another person does not require you to approve of this.
What is their behavior?
In addition to poverty and limited education, the presentation identifies disability and this communication-related concern as potential barriers.
What are language barriers?
Accepting yourself as a worthwhile person even when you make mistakes or experience rejection.
What is unconditional self-acceptance?
The flexible and rational belief created after disputing the irrational belief.
“I want to perform well, but I do not have to be perfect. Feedback can help me improve.”
What is (E) - effective new belief?
Name the three types of unconditional acceptance encouraged by REBT.
What are acceptance of self, others, and life?
Adapted REBT can honor collectivistic cultural values by encouraging activities involving these two sources of social connection.
What are church and community?